Opportunity Information: Apply for 20130827 ME
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- The National Endowment for the Humanities in the humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Bridging Cultures at Community Colleges" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 45.162 Promotion of the HumanitiesTeaching and Learning Resources and Curriculum Development.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 26, 2013 and posted on Apr 26, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 27, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $120,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education County governments City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) "Bridging Cultures at Community Colleges" grant opportunity supports projects that strengthen and enrich humanities teaching and scholarship at community colleges or community college systems. The central purpose is to improve the quality, depth, and reach of humanities education for community college students by investing in faculty learning and curriculum or program development that is grounded in strong humanities scholarship.
A defining requirement of this program is partnership. Projects must be planned and carried out in collaboration with another institution that can bring meaningful humanities resources and expertise to the work. Examples of suitable partners include colleges and universities, museums, research libraries, and professional associations. Through these partnerships, community college faculty gain access to broader scholarly networks, collections, programming, and subject-matter specialists that may not be readily available on their own campuses.
Projects funded under this opportunity can take several forms, as long as they clearly strengthen humanities offerings. Funds may be used to enhance the humanities content of existing courses or programs, to develop new humanities programs or curricular pathways, or to lay the groundwork for larger, longer-term initiatives in the future. Across these formats, NEH emphasizes faculty development as a key outcome: grants are intended to create structured opportunities for community college faculty members to study together, deepen their humanities knowledge, and improve their ability to teach humanities content effectively.
All proposed projects must align with the NEH agency-wide theme of "Bridging Cultures." This theme focuses on exploring how cultures from around the world, as well as the many subcultures within the United States, have shaped American society. NEH encourages proposals that help participants and students better understand diverse peoples, countries, and cultural and intellectual traditions, and that use humanities approaches to examine how cultural interactions, conflicts, and exchanges have influenced civic life. Proposals may also address how Americans have tried to bridge cultural divides that may seem difficult or even impossible to overcome, including projects that examine historical and contemporary ideals of civility and civic discourse. Within that civic discourse focus, NEH notes that projects may explore the role of women in American civic life and the civic role of women in other regions and cultural contexts.
To be competitive and eligible in substance, projects must draw on sound humanities scholarship connected to the Bridging Cultures theme, actively engage participating faculty in shared readings of significant humanities texts, and involve humanities scholars with appropriate expertise. In addition, funded projects are expected to lead to tangible improvements in humanities course offerings at the community college level and to disseminate results widely, so that the benefits extend beyond the immediate participants and can inform broader teaching and program development efforts.
From the funding details provided, this is a discretionary grant program administered by NEH under CFDA 45.162 (Promotion of the Humanities: Teaching and Learning Resources and Curriculum Development). The posted date for the opportunity was April 26, 2013, with an application deadline of August 27, 2013, and an award ceiling of $120,000. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed. Eligible applicants include a range of public and private higher education institutions, state and local governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and certain nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) nonprofits and other qualifying nonprofits).
For further reference, the opportunity lists an additional information page at http://www.neh.gov/grants/education/bridging cultures community colleges and provides a program contact at NEH's Division of Education Programs (bccc@neh.gov, 202-606-8380) for access issues or questions about the announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): NEH Bridging Cultures at Community Colleges
What is the NEH "Bridging Cultures at Community Colleges" grant?
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) "Bridging Cultures at Community Colleges" grant supports projects that strengthen and enrich humanities teaching and scholarship at community colleges or community college systems. Its central purpose is to improve the quality, depth, and reach of humanities education for community college students by investing in faculty learning and curriculum or program development grounded in strong humanities scholarship.
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The main goal is to improve humanities education for community college students. NEH intends to do this by supporting structured faculty development and humanities-focused curriculum or program work that results in tangible improvements in humanities course offerings.
Who is this program designed to benefit?
The program is designed to benefit community college students by strengthening humanities offerings, and it also directly supports community college faculty through opportunities to deepen humanities knowledge and improve humanities teaching.
What types of institutions can apply?
Eligible applicants include a range of public and private higher education institutions, state and local governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and certain nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) nonprofits and other qualifying nonprofits).
Does the project have to involve a partnership?
Yes. A defining requirement of this program is partnership. Projects must be planned and carried out in collaboration with another institution that can contribute meaningful humanities resources and expertise.
What kinds of organizations can serve as project partners?
Examples of suitable partners include colleges and universities, museums, research libraries, and professional associations. The partner is expected to bring humanities resources and expertise that strengthen the proposed work.
Why does NEH require a partner for this program?
NEH describes partnership as essential because it helps community college faculty access broader scholarly networks, collections, programming, and subject-matter specialists that may not be readily available on their own campuses.
What kinds of projects can be funded?
Projects may take several forms as long as they clearly strengthen humanities offerings. Funds may be used to enhance the humanities content of existing courses or programs, develop new humanities programs or curricular pathways, or lay the groundwork for larger, longer-term initiatives in the future.
Is faculty development an expected outcome?
Yes. NEH emphasizes faculty development as a key outcome. Grants are intended to create structured opportunities for community college faculty to study together, deepen humanities knowledge, and improve their ability to teach humanities content effectively.
What is the required thematic focus for proposals?
All proposed projects must align with NEH's agency-wide theme of "Bridging Cultures." This theme focuses on exploring how cultures from around the world, as well as subcultures within the United States, have shaped American society.
What kinds of "Bridging Cultures" topics does NEH encourage?
NEH encourages proposals that help participants and students better understand diverse peoples, countries, and cultural and intellectual traditions, and that use humanities approaches to examine how cultural interactions, conflicts, and exchanges have influenced civic life.
Can projects address civic discourse and bridging cultural divides?
Yes. NEH notes that proposals may address how Americans have tried to bridge cultural divides that may seem difficult or even impossible to overcome, including projects examining historical and contemporary ideals of civility and civic discourse.
Is the role of women in civic life an allowable area of focus?
Yes. Within the civic discourse focus, NEH notes projects may explore the role of women in American civic life and the civic role of women in other regions and cultural contexts.
What makes a project competitive and substantively eligible?
To be competitive and eligible in substance, projects must: (1) draw on sound humanities scholarship connected to the Bridging Cultures theme, (2) actively engage participating faculty in shared readings of significant humanities texts, and (3) involve humanities scholars with appropriate expertise.
Are there expectations for outcomes beyond the immediate participants?
Yes. Funded projects are expected to lead to tangible improvements in humanities course offerings at the community college level and to disseminate results widely so the benefits extend beyond the immediate participants and can inform broader teaching and program development efforts.
What is the CFDA number and program classification for this opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant program administered by NEH under CFDA 45.162, "Promotion of the Humanities: Teaching and Learning Resources and Curriculum Development."
What is the maximum award amount?
The listed award ceiling is $120,000.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is listed in the provided opportunity details.
When was this opportunity posted and when was the application due?
The posted date was April 26, 2013, and the application deadline was August 27, 2013.
Where can applicants find additional official information?
The opportunity lists an additional information page at: http://www.neh.gov/grants/education/bridging cultures community colleges
Who can be contacted with questions or access issues?
The program contact is NEH's Division of Education Programs: bccc@neh.gov, 202-606-8380. The contact is listed for access issues or questions about the announcement.
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